Ding wins China’s first men’s world chess title
Ding's triumph means China holds both the men's and women's world titles, with the current women's champion, Ju Wenjun.
Sports
Legends hail new digital dawn for esports
This year in Hangzhou, it will debut as an official medal sport, featuring seven competitions.
Korea in midst of golf wear craze
Korean golfers purchase nearly half of golf apparel globally, while fashion brands flock to launch their first golf wear lineup.
S’pore para swimmer Sophie Soon defies injury to rewrite national record twice
Despite nursing a nagging elbow injury since August, Soon turned in a good day of work by lowering her 50m freestyle S12 national record twice.
Trendy sports becoming big business as flying discs see soaring sales
The activity is a high-energy, cooperative team sport that combines elements of various competitive contests like football and basketball.
PM Hun Sen urges best behaviour at Games starting next week
He said tragic events such as stampedes and other disturbances such as fighting between football fans must be prevented.
Hailey Loh becomes first Singaporean golfer to win NCAA conference championship
With a three-day overall score of two-over 218, Loh had finished in a four-way tie for first place amid challenging conditions at the Championship.
Thaworn storms ahead of field in 18th to win senior international golf event
After his victory, the 56-year-old said, “Today I started as a follower, but I gradually got better until I could perform excellently on the 18th hole."
PM Hun Sen orders free screenings of SEA Games nationwide
The SEA Games will begin in less than 10 days, with Cambodia hosting the biennial multi-sports events after 64 years of waiting.
Thai dentist reveals drama after clinching world record at London Marathon
She gave a candid description of the bout of belly trouble she suffered during the first six kilometres of the race, and had to run in agony for another two kilometres until she…